David and Amélie, designers of the project tell you about it.
Introductions:
David: I am a “pure stock”. I grew up here, in this magical d=framework, on the island of Vassivière, just across the street. I am a privileged person!
Amélie : I am from Nantes. We are both engineers at the base. After several experiences, the last of which was in the tumultuous city of Tokyo, we needed to return to our roots and especially to give meaning to our life project. We embarked on the Vassiviera adventure in 2019: a year of preparations (study, reflection, creation of scenarios) and a year of work.
We did everything from A to Z “made in Family” not only to reduce costs but especially to give “our soul and our values” to this project.
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Vassiviera Lac De Vassiviere 8What is your objective with this Vassiviera concept?
David and Amélie: it’s to weave a link and give coherence by valuing the territory in all its facets: historical, cultural, leisure, gastronomic. It is a complete space for games, relaxation and catering, complementary to the current tourist offer of the lake, very much oriented towards nature sports.
Vassiviera is declined in three universes:
– “The dam“, an unusual and immersive adventure game, in partnership with EDF that mixes escape-game and sensory experience. Try to save the Vassiviera dam from certain submersion!!!
-“The Legends Trail“, planned for 2023: admire, listen to and pierce the secret of each of the artistic landscape creations to discover the mysteries of local legends. A treasure hunt unique in France !!!
– “Snake Island”, in search of the lost treasure: the new adventure of canoe exploration
– “The Local Snack“: taste local flavors and enjoy a moment of relaxation by the lake: scenic space, thematic evenings, music…
Tell us about the game …
Amélie: I usually say that The Vassiviera Dam is an escape-game that is not one. Indeed, we wanted to awaken all the senses in this game – indoors – whether through the almost realistic scenery, sounds, smells of sensations and especially experiences of coordination, agility and communication to conduct. You are in total immersion.
Imagine… In Vassivière, in the distant future, the all-powerful nature has taken over the lake and the Vassivière dam, forcing its abandonment. The deluge that has fallen relentlessly on France in recent months has raised the water level and this fortress is now in danger of collapsing at any second.
You are the EDF maintenance team. Your mission: penetrate the bowels of the dam, make your way through this maze to try to open the bottom gates and save the Vassivière valley from certain submergence.
An evolving game from 2 to 5 players from 10 to 110 years old – per team – Duration: about 90 minutes – from 22 to 28 €/player depending on the number of players.
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Vassiviera Lac De Vassiviere 3But also visits to the Vassivière and Faux la Montagne dams
It’s complementary.We are moving from virtual to reality by offering guided tours of the EDF structures of the Vassivière & Faux la Montagne dams on Fridays. Thus the link is created.
The site is very special: the Vassivière dam, located on the Maulde river, supplies water to the underground hydroelectric plant located at Le Mazet in Peyrat-le-Château.
The one in Faux la Montagne, located in the Dorat valley, is remarkable for its architecture. It has multiple vaults and has been classified as a 20th century heritage site.
In addition to producing electricity annually for 40,000 people (the equivalent of the city of Brive), this site contributes to the support of low water levels in the Vienne and is an important tourist centre.
And the restaurant?
David: “The Local Snack” is located in the boathouse of the former sailing school. We kept the spirit of the place, industrial style in covered space but open facing the lake. Our concept combines local cuisine 100% home-made and fast food with a service at the counter and tasting where you want: at the table, on the terrace with breathtaking views of the island of Vassivière and the island of snakes, on the small beach (not supervised) or in a corner of nature.
Our recipes from here and elsewhere Limousine version honor local producers and initiatives: gourmet salad, organic vegetable tortis, burgers like you will not find anywhere else, marinated Limousin beef Hachi, blueberry tourtillous and other local ice creams and local drinks too…
With the local snack we also wanted to weave a link between you and the territory: games at disposal, thematic evenings (tales, music or conferences…), events and store of local products and Limousin souvenirs.
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87470 Peyrat le Château
